"Masque of the Red Death" Flashcard

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What are the symptoms of the Red Death?

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The symptoms include sharp pains, sudden dizziness, and profuse bleeding from the pores.

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Why do Prince Prospero and his guests lock themselves in a palace?

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They lock themselves in to escape the Red Death.

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What does the ebony clock symbolize in 'The Masque of the Red Death'?

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The ebony clock symbolizes death and the passage of time.

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What message is conveyed in 'The Masque of the Red Death'?

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The message is that wealth cannot protect one from death.

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What ultimately happens to the revellers in the story?

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They all die.

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Who is the author of 'The Masque of the Red Death'?

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Edgar Allan Poe.

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What is the setting of 'The Masque of the Red Death'?

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The story is set in a secluded palace during a plague.

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How does Prince Prospero respond to the Red Death?

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He attempts to ignore it by isolating himself and his guests.

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What role does the masquerade play in the story?

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The masquerade represents the denial of reality and the illusion of safety.

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What does the color red symbolize in the story?

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The color red symbolizes the blood and the violence of the Red Death.